Why the study?
Does rectal indomethacin prevent postdural puncture headache in young adult patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia?
Population
247 young adult patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia with a 25-G needle
Comparison
Rectal administration of indomethacin vs Placebo
Design
RCT
Authors
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Rectal indomethacin should not be used to prevent postdural puncture headache; confirms lack of efficacy in young adults after spinal anesthesia.
Does rectal indomethacin prevent postdural puncture headache in young adult patients undergoing spinal anaesthesia?
Rectal indomethacin does not significantly reduce the incidence of postdural puncture headache in young adults after spinal anesthesia.
Flaatten et al. (1987) studied this question.
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